The R.M.S Carmania was a cruise liner with the Cunard Line. It was booked as the return ship for the American Expeditionary Forces trip to France organized by the American Legion in honor of the tenth anniversary of America's entry into World War I. The ship left London on September 30th, 1927 and returned to Boston on October 9th.

Breakfast on the day of Wednesday, October 5th featured a variety of foods ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh bread and butter, eggs, meats, and even the seafood specialty meal, Findon Haddock in Cream.